Red tape cut for native animal ownership
THE state's Department for Environment and Water will add 40 new native animals to its list of species not requiring permits in a bid...
Milestone anniversary recognised as part of annual Highland Dancing weekend
HIGHLAND dancers from across the nation will flock to Mount Gambier this weekend for the annual Mount Gambier Highland Dancing Festival.
This year's festival, conducted...
Industry lobby group claims management plan threatens to stifle growth
THE state's peak forestry industry body has called for more scientific research into tree water use amid growing concerns over the lack of growth...
South East emergency worker singled out for pride of workmanship award
DEDICATED work over two decades has helped Mount Gambier ambulance officer Sandy Johnston develop into a leader of the region's emergency services sector.
Mr Johnston...
Understanding key to bridging cultural divide
UNITY was the theme for this year's National Reconciliation Week with Pangula Mannamurna opening its doors to the community on Wednesday to bring Indigenous...
Next generation makes a change to stamp out racism
SOUTH East youths gathered at the Mount Gambier City Hall recently to discuss racism through the Generations in Change program.
Reconciliation SA worked alongside Act...
Mount Gambier nurses to help shape health systems
NURSES and midwifes are the heart, soul and backbone of the health system, according to SA Health chief nurse and midwifery officer Jenny Hurley.
Visiting...
Rudimental pulls pin on city show
UNITED Kingdom drum and bass band Rudimental has pulled out of its planned Mount Gambier appearance, with Old Mount Gambier Gaol owner James Stephenson...
St Vinnies shows appreciation for dedicated team of Mount Gambier helpers
THE Rapid Relief Team Mount Gambier stoked up the barbecue and donned red aprons yesterday morning to say thanks to the volunteers who give...
Red Cross volunteer celebrates years of experience
SERVING Red Cross clients for two decades, Mount Gambier volunteer Barry Shephard has seen first-hand the difference volunteering makes.
Joining the organisation as a driver,...
SA-Best pushes for proposed timber export investigation scope to be expanded
THE foreshadowed select committee into timber exports will be further broadened to include investment barriers, long-term timber supply and domestic manufacturing issues if amendments...
Racing club on a winner with track
THE $3.3m reconstructed Allan Scott Glenburnie Racecourse track has been hailed a winner following the seamless running of the Scott Group of Companies Gold...
Cancer support recognises volunteers
SEVERAL volunteers of the Mount Gambier Cancer Support Group (MGCSG) have been officially recognised for their continued dedication to the community and their years...
